Markiesha is a unique and uncommon female given name of African American origin. It is believed to have been created by combining the names Markisha and Kesha or Keshea, resulting in a name that has no specific meaning attributed to it.
The popularity of the name Markiesha can be traced back to the late 20th century when African Americans began creating unique names for their children as a form of self-expression and cultural pride. While the name has never been particularly common, it has appeared occasionally in U.S. Social Security records since the mid-1970s.
Despite its lack of widespread popularity, Markiesha is still recognized as a distinctive and beautiful name that carries with it a sense of individuality and uniqueness. For parents looking for a special and meaningful name for their daughter, Markiesha may be an excellent choice.
The statistics provided show the annual number of births with the name Markiesha in the United States from 1976 to 2001. Over this period of 26 years, there were a total of 213 babies named Markiesha.
Starting with just six births in 1976, the popularity of the name gradually increased over time. The peak year for the name was 1992, with a significant jump to 31 births that year.
However, after this peak, the number of births began to decline once again, reaching its lowest point since 1976 in 2001 with only eight births that year.
Overall, these statistics show that while Markiesha was not one of the most popular names during this time period, it did experience periods of relative popularity.